A basic hay analysis costs about $20. Optimum horse hay moisture ranges from 10 to 15 percent. ADF values under 45 percent are generally good for horses. NDF values under 65 percent are generally good for horses. What is a Read more…
Horses. 1.5 to 2 lbs of Chaffhaye per hundred weight of animal per day. Can you free feed alfalfa to horses? In the case of mature horses, free-choice alfalfa hay will certainly provide enough protein to satisfy requirements. As a Read more…
3 Way Grain Mix is a blend of corn, barley, and oats available with or without molasses added. It is used as an energy source for sheep, goats, horses, or cattle. What should you not feed a horse? Here are Read more…
A horse deprived of feed, but supplied drinking water, is capable of surviving 20 to 25 days. How long can a horse safely go without eating? Ideally, horses should go no longer than 4 hours between forage meals and be Read more…
between pH 8-12. Manure is typically between pH 8-12, but don’t expect manure to affect pH levels in soil. The pH scales ranges from 0 to 14, where 7 is neutral, below 7 is acidic, and above 7 is alkaline Read more…
Summer horse feeding and supplements The ideal way to perfectly supplement and balance the horse’s diet is by having hay, haylage or grass analysed. What should I feed my horse in the summer? Due to increased sweating in summer, your Read more…
Types of feed Forage is high fibre and low starch feeds such as hay, haylage, grass and chaffs. Sugarbeet is also a type of forage and many feed companies produce fibre-based mixes or pellets. What food should I feed my Read more…
From Discomfort to Danger Left untreated, this accumulation of sand, gravel, rocks and dirt in your horse’s digestive system will eventually cause a blockage and subsequent colic, which can lead to death. Why would a horse eat rocks? They’re trying Read more…
Natural Gaits There are five natural gaits of horses. These natural gaits include the walk, Gaits, Gaits/lope, gallop and back. Many breeds perform these gaits. What is the fifth horse gait? the flying paceThe fifth gait, typical only for Icelandic Read more…
Habitat: Wild horses live on steppes and open grasslands. The domesticated horse is found all around the world and, as such, no longer has a true habitat. Size: Varies by breed from 1.4m to 1.8m at the shoulder in non Read more…